EMBRACING SINGLENESS I’ve been single for a while now. I used to feel bad about how many years but as I’ve matured, I’m like Why Was I Ever?! In your singleness your able to really grow and learn about yourself without commentary or bias from someone that isn’t even your husband. Just imagine , all these…

I connected with Brittany by seeing one of her Instagram posts on the Explore page. It lead me to her page, which lead me to her website, and before I knew it I was ordering her book , Bloom. I thoroughly enjoyed reading her book of poetry & prose, especially the story of love &…

You never know who’s watching. You never know who you inspire. You never know what a simple hello can lead to. I met Quianna when I was working at David’s Bridal, btw I was working 2 retail jobs at the time (no days off!). She was a student at my alma mater GMU and I helped…

I met Kierra at our alma mater , GMU. We weren’t as close in school but every time we crossed paths I was intrigued by her energy. I don’t remember exactly how we reconnected but I somehow attended her birthday party at a winery and we both stuck to our word to stay in touch. Fast…

BURIED If I had to choose a word to describe 2018 it would be buried. This year I have been buried physically and mentally , let me explain. I have lived on my own for going on 2 years. It is one of the best experiences I have made but it comes with challenges as…

I’m back Sunflowers! I took a much needed month break from the blog to just focus on what’s next for me. I’m back, right in time for Mental Health Awareness Month, pumped up and excited about what is store for my life, the blog, and beyond ! FIRST BREAK FROM INSTAGRAM I’ve really never had a…

FIRST OF ALL So I decided to start a separate series of posts outside of my random twenty something rants. Let’s be real, no one applauds first times once your a grown up. When we were young, there was the first word, step, day of school, award, boyfriend, drivers license , etc. But as soon as…

WHAT BLOOM WHERE PLANTED MEANS Happy New Year!!! & on this day , January 15th , I was born! January starts off a new year and new age for me and let me tell you , its been a competition. The New Year is praised by everyone while a New Age comes with “Your…

WHO IS NOLA DARLING ? I’m not even quite sure that Nola knows who she is. But wait… have you watched the new Netflix series ” She’s Gotta Have It”? You probably have your own opinion on who Nola is. To me she is a “woke” twenty something that is #goals in so many ways, except…

How old are you and what is one word that describes this age /time of your life? I’m 36 and I would describe this time in my life as eye opening, and ground shaking. 2.How have you bloomed? What is the biggest change you’ve made in your 20’s so far? I’ve bloomed by allowing…

The Rain. I’ve been rained on for a while now. The past 2 years or so have been filled with a lot of uncertainties, unfulfillment, disappointments, and closed & sealed shut doors. Nonetheless I have a longer list of things I am grateful for, the things that have been lacking are at the forefront of…

Falen and I met in undergrad at George Mason University and although she is younger than me she was one of those people you admire from afar (not in a stalker way lol). I always admired her courage to present & preform her poetry. I’ve dabbled in poetry and always wanted to share but never had…

HAPPY NEW YEAR ! It’s still January so I’m allowed to say that! Welcome to all the new readers and all of my continuous supporters, I truly appreciate you taking the time to read my blog. I also want to give my Sunflowers group a special shout out! They’ve inspired me and given me so many ideas…